When my wife and I bought our first Softub several years ago, we did the same as most new Softub and hot tub owners do and try to figure out what chemicals we will need to use to keep our hot tub clean.
Since that time, we have now become Softub dealers since we enjoyed ours so much and the number one question we get from Softub customers and acrylic hot tub owners is: “How to I reduce the PH in my hot tub?”
Normally, you can use a product called PH Decreaser, we recommend OMNI PH Decreaser as the balance of chemicals OMNI uses is very consistent. The instructions will be on the bottle and it will basically tell you to add 1-2 capfulls of PH Decreaser every 3-4 hours until the PH comes down.
In our area of Kitchener / Waterloo, the water PH seems to be very high, off the charts of the hot tub test strips. So here is a trick on how to reduce your PH if it is very high and you are finding it frustrating using the normal method.
1. This is called, Slugging the Tub / Slug your Tub / or Slug the Tub
2. Turn down your Softub hot tub so that the jets are not running and leave it this way for half an hour so the water is completely still.
3. Fill a cup of water half way and add 5-6 capfulls of PH decreaser to the glass.
4. Stir the PH decreaser in so it dissolves as much as you can.
5. Pour the liquid in 3-4 spots around your tub, be sure not to touch the liquid or get any on the sides of your tub as it is acidic.
6. Wait 30 minutes or so and use another test strip to test your water.
7. If you need to decrease your PH even further, repeat this process after 3-4 hours.
8. If you have any questions, just let us know as we are happy to help!
Will
www.WeSellit.ca
www.SoftubCanada.com